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Best books to learn Woodturning, in order

Woodturning is a technique-and-safety craft where reading order literally protects your hands. Start with the fundamentals of the lathe, tool grinds, and sharpening, then spindle work to master the basic cuts on straight grain, then bowl and faceplate turning where the wood moves against you, then finishing and design. Attempt a bowl before your tools are sharp and your cuts are clean and you get catches and tear-out; the arc earns the ambitious forms.

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